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Comparison of Leica C (Typ 112) and Sigma DP2 Merrill [S]ave

Attribute
Sigma DP2 Merrill ×
Leica C (Typ 112) ×
General
ModelSigma DP2 MerrillLeica C (Typ 112)
BrandSigmaLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sigmaphoto.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberDP2 MerrillC
Camera formatMid-SizedEVF
Release year (year)20132013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122103
Width (mm)5828
Height (mm)6663
Weight (g)355195
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerFoveon X3-
Effective megapixels (MP)14.812.1
Sensor formatAPS-C1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)368.9543.32
Sensor width (mm)23.57.6
Sensor height (mm)15.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)51.9
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeFull ColorRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNot needed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-52
Dxo color depth score (bit)-20.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-11.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-193
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2336 x 1568(3.7 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4704 x 3136(14.8 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural soundAVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSigma Lens; 8 elements in 6 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical surfaces)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)45.0028.00 - 200.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)30.008.00
Zoom ratio (x)-7.1
Aperture range (f)0.06 - 0.360.17 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)10050
Filter thread (mm)49-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection; 9 points select mode, Free move mode (It is possible to change the size of Focus Frame to SpotContrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area modes
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional add-on optical type VF-21.Color EVF; 0.20-inch, 200K-dot effective, 100% coverage
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto (with programmable low and high limits), 100-6400 in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (Extended)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • overcast
  • shade
  • sunlight
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 250
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, center-weighted average, spotIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNo scene modes or effects. Note that maximum shutter speed varies with aperture. Top shutter speeds are 1/2000s at f/5.6-f/16Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • normal
  • redeye
  • redeye + slow sync (with compatible external flash unit)
  • slow sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • digital red-eye correction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range description-ISO Auto: 0.6 - 7.0m (Wide), 0.8 - 2.3m (Tele)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.x3f)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-87
Included memory type-built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • combined usb/av
  • av/usb multi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)97-
Battery form factorProprietary BP-41Proprietary BP-DC14 E/U
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.7v
  • 950mah lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x Proprietary BP-41 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • sigma photo pro
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 9.2ae
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresUpdate of DP2x with same 14.8MP x 3 Foveon X3 Full Color sensor used in the SD1, 3-inch 921K-dot LCD, and dual TRUE II processors.Available in 'light gold' and 'dark red'. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.



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